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===FedEx Hill=== | ===FedEx Hill=== | ||
As of October 2010, this point is still accessable, but the old "hill" has been removed. Parking and viewing is still possible on Bramelea Road. With a "thin" lens (52 mm) it is still possible to take good pictures through the fence of arriving and departing aircraft - best time in the afternoon after 4 p.m. Also good pictures possible of all aircraft parked on the FedEx-ramp. | |||
this point is still accessable, but the old "hill" | |||
This location is best for all runway '''23/05''' spotting | This location is best for all runway '''23/05''' spotting | ||
From Hwy 427 North/South take Derry Rd. exit and head west at the intersection. Follow Derry Rd. for approximately 5 kms past the Connie Restaurant . FedEx is at the next light at Bramalea Rd. Turn left on Bramalea and follow the road to the end. The | From Hwy 427 North/South take Derry Rd. exit and head west at the intersection. Follow Derry Rd. for approximately 5 kms past the Connie Restaurant. FedEx is at the next light at Bramalea Rd. Turn left on Bramalea and follow the road to the end. The location is on the right. | ||
From Hwy 407 East/West take the Bramalea Rd. exit and head South. You will cross Derry Rd. Once on the ramp it will split into to ramps Terminals and Airport Rd. Take the Airport Rd. and follow the road to the end. The | From Hwy 407 East/West take the Bramalea Rd. exit and head South. You will cross Derry Rd. Once on the ramp it will split into to ramps Terminals and Airport Rd. Take the Airport Rd. and follow the road to the end. The location is on the right. | ||
From Hwy 401 East/West take the Dixie Rd exit and head North. Turn right on Derry and continue until you see the FedEx facility. Turn right and continue down past the FedEx entrance. | From Hwy 401 East/West take the Dixie Rd exit and head North. Turn right on Derry and continue until you see the FedEx facility. Turn right and continue down past the FedEx entrance. | ||
From Brampton/North/Hwy 410 exit the 410 at Derry and turn left to head East and continue until you see the FedEx facility. Turn right and continue down past the FedEx entrance. | From Brampton/North/Hwy 410 exit the 410 at Derry and turn left to head East and continue until you see the FedEx facility. Turn right and continue down past the FedEx entrance. | ||
Ensure you park on the right side of the road only to allow access to the crash gate at the end of the road and please do not block access to the crash gate. | Ensure you park on the right side of the road only to allow access to the crash gate at the end of the road and please do not block access to the crash gate. | ||
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FedEx is only suitable from early afternoon onwards as the Sun is facing in the morning. Good touchdown and approach shots can be had for 05 and it is excellent early evening when 23 is in use as it is located roughly where most heavies rotate on departure. | FedEx is only suitable from early afternoon onwards as the Sun is facing in the morning. Good touchdown and approach shots can be had for 05 and it is excellent early evening when 23 is in use as it is located roughly where most heavies rotate on departure. | ||
Police have been known to check this location occasionally and it does get very popular on Summer weekends. I have not seen anyone getting moved on unless they are obstructing the crash gate or parking on the left side of the road. | Police have been known to check this location occasionally and it does get very popular on Summer weekends. I have not seen anyone getting moved on unless they are obstructing the crash gate or parking on the left side of the road. | ||
Be careful if you are taking kids, there is a police firing range right beside the | |||
Be careful if you are taking kids, there is a police firing range right beside the location, which is often in use. | |||